Over a month ago I posted about my hiking goals and my dream to volunteer and trek in Nepal. I did mention I had an upcoming trip to Colorado with some big hiking goals there. Well I can tell you now they were all a success. Fantu traveled with me and we camped for three nights in Mueller State Park and did some beautiful challenging hikes there and close by. Our favorite was the Crags Trail in the nearby National Forest. It was just over a 4 mile hike with elevation gains of over 900 feet to almost 11,000 foot elevation. It was a really scenic hike with a few challenges, but it never felt difficult. The views from the summit were breath-taking and we timed it perfectly for the Autumn color - the Aspens just glowed in shades of gold.
We then stayed a few nights in Manitou Springs and hiked the Incline. It is .9 miles up 2768 steps with a 2000 foot elevation gain. The return back down is via the Barr Trail 3.9 miles. It was amazing. I am so excited to have completed this hike.
It was a very enjoyable and successful trip. My confidence is up and I came home ready to commit to my Volunteer teaching position in Nepal. So I sent off my deposit and final information. I am now committed to teaching for 8 weeks at the Buddhist Monastery in Salleri, Nepal. I will also spend an additional 3 weeks trekking there. My Visa will be for ninety days so I plan on staying there for the full time. I set the goal to do this nearly eighteen months ago. I am proud of how far I have come since then to make this dream a reality. I have less than two years to go till I depart. I will keep working out, hiking and challenging myself to get stronger. I have already started learning Nepali so that I can communicate the basics. Next year I will begin my TEFL certification to teach English as a foreign language.
I am going to make this, my third life one of my best.
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